Plaque

Otto Schiff

Erection date: 18/12/2019

Inscription

Otto Schiff, CBE, 1875 - 1952, founder and director of the Jewish Refugees Committee, which was based here, 1933 - 1939.
Erected by The Association of Jewish Refugees.

Site: Otto Schiff + Firement Randolph & Skinner (2 memorials)

WC1, Tavistock Square, Woburn House

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Otto Schiff

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Jewish Refugees Committee / German Jewish Aid Committee / World Jewish Relief

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Association of Jewish Refugees

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